How do you research eateries in Japan?

[Phoenikia]

I asked a question here, 2 weeks before my departure. It was a last minute trip, as there was a spot that opened up, and I snagged it.

(Tokyo) : tips and ideas

Starting to research places to visit. I will be staying in Shinjuku. I will probably keep my meals to less than $75 USD per meal. Would love to hear about your favourite places and foods. I have looked at the trip reports and other posts I have found from a site search. Thanks for any ideas

I searched on instagram and online for certain dishes I was interested in, such as fruit parfaits and fruit sandos. I followed hashtags for food I was interested in on IG.

I got advice from a friend who was married to a Japanese chef. He sent me a dozen recommendations, and I managed to try a couple.

I also kept updating my post while I was in Japan, so I could keep tips coming in as my location changed.

[Hakuba, Japan] lunch and dinner

I plan to dine in Hakuba in the Japanese Alps. Has anyone among us dined there? I’ll plan to update this thread as my visit takes place. Thanks for any suggestions .

I love when people post from their trips as they are happening.

While I’m on the trip, I use Google Maps a lot. I will search for a drink or food on the map, and sort out what has reviews higher than 4 or 4.0, what is open at the time I’ll be visiting, and save these places on the map.

I do this at home, too.